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The 2013 Australian Open Tennis Championships (Melbourne, Jan. 14-27)

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Laughing Banana

Laughing Banana

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MIMIC said:
I used to hate Tomic, but he is trolling so hard that I can't help but laugh. I mean, damn.

Tomic: Federer not assured third round

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Well, you never know right? A freak situation might happen after all.
 
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qindarka

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Good Job Bob said:
Benneteau's a tough draw, hopefully he'll be ranked high enough to be seeded in time for the FO or at least Wimbledon.
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Yeah, he nearly knocked Federer out of Wimbledon.

Still the sort of matches he should be winning, given his poor results in Grand Slams so far but not disastrous or terribly surprising.

Of course, he hasn't lost yet.
 
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perfectchaos007

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I hate being victimized by ESPN's court selection in America. Out of all the great matches on court, we're watching Stosur/Chang. I know there is an online option, but watch espn doesn't work for me.
 
Laughing Banana

Laughing Banana

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Women's tennis seems so fond of Bagel or Breadstick matches, why is that? Damn.

I mean, men's tennis can be like that sometimes but mostly when a non-ranked or unknown players got beat by the likes of Djokovic or Federer but in women's tennis the bagels and breadsticks are as common as in top players matches as they are in low-ranked matches.
 
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Akito

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Laughing Banana said:
Women's tennis seems so fond of Bagel or Breadstick matches, why is that? Damn.

I mean, men's tennis can be like that sometimes but mostly when a non-ranked or unknown players got beat by the likes of Djokovic or Federer but in women's tennis the bagels and breadsticks are as common as in top players matches as they are in low-ranked matches.
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Way too many meltdowns even among the top ranked players
 
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chuckddd

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perfectchaos007 said:
I hate being victimized by ESPN's court selection in America. Out of all the great matches on court, we're watching Stosur/Chang. I know there is an online option, but watch espn doesn't work for me.
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Seriously, DirecTV is worth it. It's just great for watching sports.
 
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rangersfan414

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perfectchaos007 said:
I hate being victimized by ESPN's court selection in America. Out of all the great matches on court, we're watching Stosur/Chang. I know there is an online option, but watch espn doesn't work for me.
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Type this in ur URL bar: 88.80.11.29...then push enter.

Then just click on the court you wanna watch 8)
 
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szaromir

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Laughing Banana said:
Women's tennis seems so fond of Bagel or Breadstick matches, why is that? Damn.

I mean, men's tennis can be like that sometimes but mostly when a non-ranked or unknown players got beat by the likes of Djokovic or Federer but in women's tennis the bagels and breadsticks are as common as in top players matches as they are in low-ranked matches.
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The speed of the courts is finetuned around Isners and Karlovics of the world not being able to win matches purely on their serve. Now put a 1.70m woman on the same court and the chances of her not being at a serious disadvantage when serving are slim.
 
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szaromir said:
The speed of the courts is finetuned around Isners and Karlovics of the world not being able to win matches purely on their serve. Now put a 1.70m woman on the same court and the chances of her not being at a serious disadvantage when serving are slim.
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The bagels and breadsticks matches have been going on forever on the WTA though.
 
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Niraj

I shot people I like more for less.
Nice comeback for Youzhny. Anybody else like Nishikori's chances in that quarter (assuming his knee holds up)?
 
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Dizzan

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Don't like Hewitt much at all but you have to admire his determination. He fights right up to the end. The Bra boy who trained him over the past months said he trains like a champ.
 
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perfectchaos007

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All that talk about Hewitt being completely healthy, fitter than ever, and he couldn't even muster a set off Tipsy. He's just too old to keep up with the top players, and I think it's time for him to retire.
 
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Dead Man

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Black Republican said:
poor B forvela, what he do?
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Mainly what he did was be a dickhead.

Fevola's successful on-field career has been continually contrasted with his controversial off-field behaviour. He has been diagnosed with depression, and underwent 51 days of extensive rehabilitation in 2011; both his agent and manager have associated many of Fevola's antics with his depression.[29]

In 2001, he was involved in an attempted theft of jackets from a drycleaners in North Melbourne; he was fined $8000 by Carlton for the incident.[4] On 8 March 2004, he was involved in an incident at Crown Casino; no charges were laid, but he was suspended by Carlton for a week.[30] In 2006 Fevola assaulted a barman during a tour of Ireland in 2006 with the Australian International Rules team, and was sent back to Australia.[31] In March 2008, Fevola was fined $10,000 by the club and stood down from the leadership group after urinating on a window outside a Melbourne nightclub. After this incident, Carlton did not suspend or delist Fevola, saying that taking such action would not assist Fevola in addressing his problems, but he was put on his final warning.[32]

In September 2009, Fevola was fined $10,000 and banned from appearing on the Grand Final Footy Show after behaving inappropriately at the 2009 Brownlow Medal count. Fevola withdrew from the traditional lap of honour by the Coleman Medallist at the 2009 AFL Grand Final and did not attend Carlton's award night.[33] As a result of the incident, he was traded to the Brisbane Lions, and did not return as a panellist on The Footy Show in 2010.

On 2 March 2010, Lara Bingle started proceedings to sue Fevola for breach of privacy, defamation and misuse of her image for the release of a nude photo in Woman's Day released on 1 March 2010;[34] but on 9 April, Fevola was cleared of the charges against him. In September 2010 it was announced that Queensland police had launched a formal investigation into claims that Fevola had flashed a woman at a Brisbane park during a football clinic, but again there were no charges laid;[35] the Brisbane Lions Football Club also suspended him independently while it conducted its own investigation into the event.[36]

Early on 1 January 2011, New Year's Day, Fevola was arrested in Brisbane on charges of public nuisance and obstructing police. He was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on 18 January. The Brisbane Lions Football Club granted him indefinite leave,[37] before terminating his contract after receiving medical advice.
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PS3GamerKyle

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Watching the AO on the East Coast USA was always so annoying with the time differences. Now that I'm in Berlin right now, watching the AO is easier than ever!

World Tour Finals feel so long ago. The break took forever! Time to get back into the best sport!
 
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